Banana Bread

Born after Stephanie accidentally bought 12 BUNCHES of bananas.

1⁄2 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs, beaten

4 bananas, finely crushed

1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

½ to 1 cup chopped walnuts (or whatever you want to include)

Preheat oven to 350º / 180º. Butter and flour a baking pan.

Cream together butter and sugar.

Add eggs, vanilla and crushed bananas. Combine well.

Sift together flour, soda and salt.

Add to creamed mixture. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.

Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake for about 55 minutes. Internal temp 194 for super moist, 200 for a bit firmer.

To get a crispy outside leave uncovered. To get a moist outside wrap in plastic wrap immediately.

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